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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1908
Page
4
A collection of short notes urging readers to register tonight with reminders about local events. Mentions include shoe store promotions at Wilson's, cake sales at Seiler's and Lilly's, a will filed for John Gunzenhauser, library closure and reading room hours, travel updates for residents of Davenport and Toledo, and several brief social updates about residents and visitors in the city.
Real estate transfers recorded by G. M. Titus list Oscar and Bertha Grossheim selling lot 6 in subdivision outlet 7 NW 4 36 two, to Aestiena Schultz for 1 dollar. Susan Krueger and husband sell to Wilhelm Boerges Canon subdivision outlet six estate of Andrew Smalley in section 38 two seven north range 2 west of sixth P M for 500 dollars. John W. Weaver and others sell to Maggie B. McClung lot 9 in block 10 Marolf addition Wilton for 1500 dollars.
At St Matthias parish a reception for the Industrial Club was given by the St Matthias parish ladies. A fine program featured vocal selections by Miss Margaret Gertrude Moynahan and Mrs Fred Kopf, with Miss Rose Fayle on piano and Mrs M W Stapleton playing a difficult instrument. A short business meeting outlined proposed church work as many attended with interest.
Mrs. A S Lawrence learns from sister Myrtle Eaton Bruun of Kansas City Kan that her one year old daughter Miss Myrtle Eaton Bruun has died in Kansas City. The family will travel there tonight for funeral services.
Davenport Kaaba Temple session draws over four hundred visiting Shriners from Muscatine and beyond. A class of 53 initiates and special work showcased. George M. Titus named Imperial council representative for St. Paul in July. Frank Giesler elected first ceremonial master.
All city attorneys with district court cases must attend tomorrow at 1 45 p m as Judge Jackson calls the docket and reassigns jury and equity cases. Many cases are not yet set for trial.
County resident Verna Gates aged 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Gates of Cedar township, died this noon after a brief illness. She was widely known in the county and had many friends. Funeral services set for Sunday at 11 a.m. from the Christian church, with the cortege leaving the residence at 10 a.m.
A. E. Sweet general superintendent of the Rock Island system led a party of officials on a day trip. They arrived by special train from the east at 10 this morning and departed shortly before 3 this afternoon. The visit included inspections of yards stock yards and other company property with members including T. H. Beacom Co H Casswell A E Walter L E Severance W J McAdams.
Mon tague Roberts driving an American car led the New York to Paris race through heavy snow. He reached Ligonier at 11:30 this morning and left for Goshen at 12:30 after encountering deep drifts. The Italian car and French car No 1 were in Kendallville, with Wawaka and Kendallisville noted along the route.
Salem TLL of Sherman Street East Hill reports Charlies H Hunter is seriously ill at the Iowa Old Soldier's Home in Marshalltown. Hunter is a longtime Sherman resident and member of the local G A R post. friends extend concern.
Registration in four wards shows high turnout as polls close tonight at 9 and reopen next Saturday for a final time. Voters who missed the last election are urged to register to be eligible to vote in their ward.
Jefferson City Missouri February 21 Superintendent Vandiver of the state insurance department said that as the state licenses of Metropolitan Equitable and Prudential Life Insurance expire on March 1 he will not grant licenses for the next year due to a law banning licenses to companies paying officers over fifty thousand dollars annually This stance targets large life insurers amid the legislative salary cap dispute.
The first section of the Pennsylvania Railroad tunnel system linking Philadelphia to Long Island City under the Hudson and East rivers was completed today in New York. The 4,000 foot tube, begun in August 1905, has its steel shell bolted in a continuous strand from shore to shore.
Chicago reporters note two crew members of a French car in Kendallsville Indiana with a speed shaft repair delaying the New York and Paris auto race. Capt Hanson, the Norwegian explorer, says snow drifts since leaving New York are larger and deeper than any in Siberia.
The passage explains avoiding heavy meals when exhausted as digestion weakens. A short rest followed by crisp Grape-Nuts and cream aids absorption and restores vitality. It claims Grape-Nuts supports digestion and appetite, and invites readers to try it and read The Road to Wellville.
The American battleships under Rear Admiral Evans reached Callao and will stay about ten days. The fleet will be joined by torpedo boats, with festivities planned including a bull fight for at least 5,000 sailors and a regatta. President Pardo to host a public reception for the officers on Washington's Birthday as a gala event.
San Francisco bank officials report Market Street Bank did not open on February 21 as bank commissioners investigate its finances. The institution held deposits totaling about 1.132 million dollars.
In Creston Iowa on February 21 Mrs Belle Taylor was released on her own recognizance after being held as an accomplice of her son Bert Hinderliter the self confessed murderer of Nathan Taylor. The evidence did not justify keeping her in confinement.
Funeral services for the late Mrs. R. B. Haff of Iowa City were conducted this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the E. A. Ogilvie residence at 412 East Third Street. Rev. J. N. Elliott of the First Presbyterian church officiated and interment followed in Greenwood cemetery.
Lost set of keys with no description left between Braunworth Landing Illinois and South Muscatine along slough road over high bridge and down Front street. Finder please return to Journal and receive reward.
Joseph Babitt, a prominent Iowa farmer who left for Las Vegas New Mexico Tuesday night, was found dead last night in Allerton Iowa. A message from Allerton to his wife provided no details about the death.
The Norris versus C., R. J. & P. Ry. Co. damages case opens in district court with witnesses J. D. Hamil F. L. Robeder J. E. Adams and F. W. Fatherson called and a jury of twelve seated. Members of the American Patriot Sewing Society hosted at 1311 Cedar street. next meeting March 8 at Mrs. O. Wickey’s home. High Prairie Ladies Aid and husbands visited Rev. and Mrs. P. M. Conant for a picnic lunch yesterday.
The Melpine Union Cemetery association calls a meeting at the Melpine Presbyterian church at 1 p m on Monday March 2 chaired by President A B Raub to discuss union affairs.
About 20 Leverich normal school students held a sleighing party last evening at Miss Mary Cross on the Island. They enjoyed games and musical selections and refreshments were served late. Attendees included Annette Sulzberger, Hazel Wilson, Nellie McGill, Elizabeth Sulzberger, Ida Harden, Estella Sharrar, Mary Holmes, Edna Hanson, and Ellen Cross along with Clifford Holmes, Archie Hunter, Robert O'Brien, Robert Hurd, Guy Connor, Carl Gertz, Elmer Sissel, Joe Mapes, Fred Mapes, Ralph Wagner, and Harry Klepper.
Arthur Freers hosted a stag party at his Woodlawn avenue home in honor of John Healey soon to wed Miss Alice Niver. Guests enjoyed games, Ray Reesink won a valuable prize, an ample supper, and a smoker after the contest.
The Fraternal Bankers Reserve Sewing Society members were royally entertained yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Nora Rankin's home on West Fourth Street. After a productive afternoon, refreshments were served and members planned the next meeting scheduled for February 27 at Mrs. Parmelia Lockwood's 414 Wisconsin Street.
Rev and Mrs 8 J Menning were pleasantly surprised at their Lucas street home when many church elders and deacons and their wives gathered unexpectedly last evening. The surprise visit by the Dutch Reformed church group created a joyful social moment for the couple.
Special convocation of Washington chapter No 4, R. A. M., this evening at 7 30 o clock in the past master degree by order H. P.
Cleveland, February 21. Warren S. Stone of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and William G. Lee of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen said their groups would exercise full power to prevent any wage reduction by railroads. They argued such cuts are unjustifiable and pledged action if needed.
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